Founded in 2002, the Society encourages the creation of watercolor at all skill levels and promotes interest, appreciation and enjoyment of watercolor and watermedia. Please feel free to attend one of our meetings. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 10 a.m. at the Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, Ohio, unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

FEATURED ARTIST - KATHY KUYPER

Kathy Kuyper

How long have you been a member of the GCWS and why did you join?
I’ve only been a member of GCWS for a little over a year. I joined to meet other artists, to learn new techniques and perhaps better ways to market my work.Have you held any positions with the GCWS; if so, what positions?
I have recently been elected Secretary of GCWS.

Fall Color

What are some of your artistic achievements?
Over the years I have won numerous awards in outdoor art shows throughout the tri-state area. One of my paintings was chosen in 2010 to be part of the ViewPoint show. Recently one of my hand painted ornaments was selected to be sold at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s gift shop.Describe your usual procedures for creating a painting.
I usually take my inspiration from photographs, sometimes combining several ideas from different photos into one design. After sketching my design, I transfer it to my paper. Working wet on wet is my favorite method of watercolor painting. I tend to work quickly and if all is going well, my painting will be completed in a few hours.

Sitting Pretty

How long have you been painting?
I attended University of Cincinnati’s DAA program in the late 60’s where I originally painted in oil. In the early 1980’s I took watercolor lessons from Ray Loos and fell in love with painting in watercolor and its freedom. In what medium, other than watercolor or acrylic, do you work?
Oil.

Simply Blue

Where do you get your inspiration for paintings?
My inspirations come from my love of nature and wildlife. I love to try to capture the characteristics of old barns, lighthouses and covered bridges in my paintings, hoping to bring the memories they hold within to life.Are you a teacher?
No. Where do you see yourself in the future? (ie., is painting a hobby; will you enter shows; do you see yourself teaching?)
After painting for over 30 years as a business, I plan to transition back to where I began, painting as a hobby. I will continue to enter an occasional show and sell my work through galleries and the internet. Your website: www.watercolorsbykathy.com

Red Letter Day

Is there anything else you would like for us to know about you and your art?

For 25 years I have designed and painted Christmas ornaments, creating new designs each year featuring winter scenes and landmarks of Cincinnati. Individuals that have bought my ornaments year after year know me as “the Ornament Lady”. Prior to my husband’s retirement I was painting upwards of a thousand ornaments a year. My ornaments are and have been employer Christmas gifts for several local companies and have been shipped around the world.

Diana Marra will have a Solo Exhibit at Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Opening Friday March 2 from 6-8. The Exhibit is called "A Taste of Asia" and will of course have Sake and Sushi in addition to the usual wine-and-cheese Opening fare. Exhibit is also open 12-4 on Sat. and Sunday March 3 & 4. Diana will offer a mini-workshop - "A Taste" - on Wed. March 14, 6:30-8, cost $20 / all materials provided in 3 versions of oriental-style painting. For more information contact Diana.

Diana Marra will also have an opening at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati "Flowers Everywhere" Thursday March 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. and will have a painting in the Cincinnati Art Club Associates Show at Parkside Place where we meet for GCWS, Friday March 2 6-9.